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Music in SF® provides interviews with some of the biggest names in the live music scene in San Francisco, the Bay Area and Beyond. Music in SF® features interviews, Q&As and portraits with both Bay Area, San Francisco bands as well as National musical acts.

Our very own Gavin Delgado spoke to Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson (Altar Boyz, American Horror Story, Glee). Cheyenne will be performing at the San Francisco Symphony on Dec. 4, for an intimate holiday concert with Megan Hilty (Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, Smash). Photo courtesy of San Francisco Symphony

A native of Seattle, Megan Hilty moved to New York City after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and quickly made her Broadway debut as Glinda in Wicked. She returned to Broadway in 9 to 5: The Musical as Doralee Rhodes, the role made famous by Dolly Parton. In November, Hilty will be joining Cheyenne Jackson…

At just 20 years of age, Lennon Stella has already achieved massive success. As a teen, she began with a role on the ABC TV series Nashville as Maddie Conrad, alongside her real-life sister Maisy Stella. It was on that show that she first began developing an interest in songwriting, an interest that would eventually…

For founding Doobie Brothers member Patrick Simmons, Rock n’ Roll never died and is very much still alive. “There’s a reason the movies about Elton John, and Queen are huge successes,” said Simmons. “People still are in love with the music.” With the recent success of tours like the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, and Guns…

Swiss/South African Daniela – Nora En Pure – is one of the leading female DJ/producers in the world. In just a few short years, she’s won the IDMA Award for Best Female Act (House) and her Purified Radio Show on SiriusXM Chill was nominated for the Best Podcast / Radio Show. Nora En Pure played…

Called the Broadway diva of her generation by some, Patti LuPone is coming back to the Bay Area on July 12, with her new show, Don’t Monkey With Broadway. Conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, this two-act, two-hour performance features classic Broadway show tunes by the likes of Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart, Jule Styne, Stephen…

Grammy Award-nominated reggae artist Etana recently announced her 2019 tour in support of her album Reggae Forever. The album received wide accolades including a Grammy Award nomination for the “Best Reggae Album” category, which makes her the first female in 21 years to be nominated for that award. The last time that happened was in…

We caught up with Wild Child’s Alexander Beggins as he geared up for a West Coast tour that will cruise by The Independent Jan. 27. The cofounder and sometimes frontman of the shapeshifting Austin ensemble – currently at seven members – reflects on their growth as a band and reserves the right to keep changing…

Cultural icon Vanessa Williams will be joining The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the San Francisco Symphony this holiday season for two magical nights of graceful vocals and tantalizing harmonies in the city by the Bay. The iconic singer/actress that’s sold millions of records worldwide and received critical acclaim for her work in film, television,…

You released your debut album earlier this year to critical acclaim, earning ‘Best of 2018 So Far’ nods from multiple music outlets. What does that feel like? Getting our songs out there with the debut felt like a milestone obviously, kind of like we just had this baby together. Releasing the album last January seems…

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